1 Day Guided Walks in Wicklow.
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March 7th Lugnaquillia (Wicklow's highest mountain) March 13th Glendalough (Valley of the two Lakes) March 27th Full Moon Walk (Enniskerry) Walking Special Tours to Croagh Patrick during St Patrick's Week |
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The Dublin a
nd Wicklow Mountains
These mountains are a great place to enjoy a really good walk. They are spoilt with an abundance of different terrain including valleys ,rivers ,streams open moorland, forested areas, lakes, waterfalls, mountains, coast walks and much more. They are within an hours travel from the center of Dublin, the largest populated area in the country so it couldn't be any easier.
We like to organise the walks in the most scenic parts of the two counties and offer plenty of knowledge given by the local guide.
An example of a walk taken is an available pick up from Dublin transported to Glendalough in the heart of co. Wicklow, a quick briefing of the walk ahead and some safety tips. Then the walk is taken at an easy pace to suit the group , depending on the numbers attending there may be a choice of walk easy, moderate or difficult. We will then take the trail up through the forested area of Glendalough and onto the Spinc overlooking the Upper lake and a stop for lunch to enjoy the incredible views and relax. Then it's back on the trail and return to the starting point.
After the walks we invite people to join us for a cuppa of whatever they fancy and then return to Dublin.
As there are numerous places in dublin and Wicklow for enjoyable 1 day or half day walks, we like to keep them very varied to include places such as Djouce, the Wicklow Way, seefin, Blessington lakes, Powerscourt to name just a few.
Most of the walks taken in the Dublin and Wicklow mountains are suitable for the novice walker but there are still great areas to challenge the more experienced walkers.
So come along and have a great day out. Look forward to seeing you.
Sun 14th - Maulin & Powerscourt Waterfall:
Moderate Walk 3 -4 hrs |
About the Walk:
Starting from the Car Park in Crone wood where we meet. We will join the Wicklow Way through aforested track and out onto the side of Ireland's highest Watrefall "Powerscourt".
Following the trail up and along this waterfall we come out to an opening and cross an old stone wall and onto a path leading up to the top of Maulin, where we can stop for some lunch , mince pies and mulled wine.
We will have excellent views across all of the Dublin Wicklow mountains and depending on weatherWales can also be seen from here.
We will then follow a wooded trail back down the other side of Maulin and return to the car park.
The man-made features in this beautiful part of Wicklow – dry stone walls, romantic little cottages, fields bearing the marks of long gone potato ridges – blend perfectly with the landscape and only serve to enhance the feeling of timelessness.
Directions: From Enniskerry Follow the directions for The Powerscourt Waterfall then when at the entrance stay on the road you are on for a further 3 Km.
What to Bring for you day walk. Checklist
Suitable walking boots, Rain gear, warm clothes, flask of hot drink, WATER, small lunch,
good socks, hat and gloves and spare top in bag.
Sat 13th March - Glendalough Co. Wicklow
OSI : Mapsheet: 56 |
This is a fantastic walk with excellent views for very little effort, suitable for beginners as introduction walk. Glendalough is an area of oustanding beauty in the Wicklow Mountains National Park.
There are multiple number of walks in this area to choose from. This walk will be about 4hrs through a forested trail overlooking the monastic site of St Kevin and to the top of DerryBawn (The White Oak).
We will then continue onto the side of Mullacor and back down through another forested trail. It’s a fantastic walk with incredible views of the valley of Glendalough with its two lakes
How to get there:
The best way to get to Glenmalure from Dublin or Bray would be to get onto the N11 heading south. Get off it at Kilmacanogue and head for the Roundwood / Glendalough / Laragh direction. Go through Roundwood, then Annamoe and to Laragh. Follow the Road towards Glendalough and the Hotel is just on the left.
What to Bring for you day walk. Checklist
Suitable walking boots, Rain gear, warm clothes, flask of hot drink, WATER, small lunch,
good socks, hat and gloves and spare top in bag.
Sun 7th March - Lugnaquillia Wicklow's Highest mountain
OSI : Mapsheet: 56 |
This is the highest mountain in Wicklow and the 13th highest in Ireland which also makes it one of the Munros (mountains over 3000ft or 900m)
Height: 925 metres
Grid Ref: T03220 91745
No Boots, No Walk
About the walk:
We will start the walk at the top of the Glenmalure valley by Fraughan rock and up on to Lugnaquillia.
Where we will stop for a well needed lunch.
We will come back down a different way across and down the zig zag trail across the bridge over the Avonbeg river and back onto the road towards our starting point. Hopefully it will be a clear day as the views from here are stunning.
How to get there:
The best way to get to Glenmalure from Dublin or Bray would be to get onto the N11 heading south. Get off it at Kilmacanogue and head for the Roundwood / Glendalough / Laragh direction. Go through Roundwood, then Annamoe and to Laragh. At Laragh take the turnoff for Glenmalure / Rathdrum and fork to the right heading for Glenmalure. Drive over the hill and down into Glenmalure. Allow yourself 1 hour for this drive.
What to Bring for you day walk. Checklist
Suitable walking boots, Rain gear, warm clothes, flask of hot drink, WATER, small lunch,
good socks, hat and gloves and spare top in bag.
NB an alternative walk might be chosen on the day depending on the weather but the meeting point will be the same.